Table 2.
Response of the Teachers Regarding Risk Factors of CRC
| Variables | agree N(%) | disagree N(%) | do not know N(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consuming more than one unit a day of alcohol | 255 (69.5) | 32 (8.7) | 80 (21.8) |
| Eating less than five portions of fruits and vegetable | 110 (30) | 110 (30) | 147 (40) |
| Eating red meat once a day or more | 162 (44.2) | 83 (22.6) | 122 (33.2) |
| Having a diet low in fiber | 208 (56.7) | 50 (13.6) | 109 (29.7) |
| Obesity | 163 (44.4) | 67 (18.3) | 137 (37.3) |
| Age over 70 years | 109 (29.7) | 116 (31.6) | 142 (38.7) |
| Close family history | 158 (43) | 95 (25.9) | 114 (31.1) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 55 (15) | 99 (27) | 213 (58) |
| Inflammatory bowel disease | 224 (61) | 15 (1.4) | 128 (34.9) |
| Physical activity less than 30 minute a day | 145 (39.5) | 115 (42.3) | 67 (18.3) |
| Colon polyps | 70 (19.6) | 75 (20.4) | 222 |